Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale
Last inspected:
1401 S State Rd 7 Ste A3, North Lauderdale, FL 33068Express Caribbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 4 times, all for rodent activity, with closures on July 16, 2024, August 8, 2024, June 4, 2025, and October 6, 2025. Across 33 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 266 violations, averaging 8.1 per inspection — more than 55% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were pervasive, including handwashing procedures cited in 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections, and improper food contact surface handling in multiple inspections. The state initiated 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,640 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 found 2 violations and was completed with no further action required; a callback inspection on October 7, 2025 showed compliance with prior violations.
Most recent closure: October 6, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (4)
Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $2,960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025073443 | — | Oct 7, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025044563 | $800.00 | Jun 4, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024042205 | $400.00 | Jul 16, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024046067 | $400.00 | Aug 8, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023027240 | $1,040.00 | Apr 17, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 2--2014044615 | $320.00 | Sep 29, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 5 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 7 inspections70 violations · 38 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections46 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale last inspected?
- Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale last shut down?
- Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale was last shut down on October 6, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Adequate lighting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale had?
- Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale find?
- Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,960.00 in fines.
- How much has Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale been fined?
- Express Caraibbean Restaurant in North Lauderdale has been fined a total of $2,960.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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